Chapter 11 11.1-11.2 1.<Tab/>What is negligence, and why is it the most common form of tort law? Negligence is a person's failure to exercise reasonable care, which results in injury to another. It is the most common form of tort law because they are unintentional or unplanned incidents that cause injury. Examples: automobile accidents, medical malpractices 2.<Tab/>List the key elements that a plaintiff must prove to …
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…on occupiers' liability amend the common law? The Occupiers Liability Acts eliminated the difference between invitees, and licensees, and extended the higher duty of care owed to invitees to licensees as well. 6.<Tab/>In this legislation, what duty of care do occupiers owe to persons entering their property? They have a duty of care to ensure that all visitors with a right to be on the property will be reasonably safe.